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VIDEO: REAL Prep Charter Academy Falls Apart Leaving Students and Parents Stunned A small group of disappointed parents and students gathered outside the building that was to be home to REAL Prep Academy. The charter school, which promised to give students an education grounded in the recording arts, has fallen apart because of poor financial management and won't open Monday Sept. 12 as planned … To read the whole story click here

Portlander Phil Walden, 1927-2011: Coach, Father Figure, Mentor To continue his legacy, friends and supporters are launching the Phil Walden Scholarship, as well as annual sports events … To read all about it click here

First 'Seattle Stand Down' Offers Services to Homeless War Veterans Offering a helping hand will be the focus of the First Annual Seattle Stand Down for Homeless Veterans. The event, scheduled for Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be held at Seattle Central Community College and is expected to connect over 500 homeless veterans and their families to a variety of services … To check the details click here

'In the Black:' Want Jobs? Have Faith! by columnist Louis Taylor The reality is that the private sector created 17,000 new payroll jobs in August and the government lost 17,000. The net was "zero." Some would say that this is a perfect metaphor for the economy...a big fat zero … For all the information click here